Villa Santa Fe was first built in 1975 and was known as SHIFCO (Senior Housing Interfaith Corpration). Forty years later, the units received a well-deserved makeover. The $39 million project replaced all windows, floors, appliances and plumbing.

"The residence that I talked to love the changes and they appreciate the upgrades. I think it's important for a community to honor its seniors in any which-way it can and allowing them to live independently in a way they can afford is a big piece of that. They have given to their community for decades, and now it's our turn to give back," said Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider.

The one-bedroom apartments include full kitchens, bathrooms, washer and dryer hook-ups, and private patios or balconies. Amenities include laundry facilities, carports with storage, community garden space and a newly refurbished recreation room.

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